Sahara Ali
Associate | Nairobi
Contact
T: +254 20 503 1798
Overview
Jurisdictions worked in: Kenya
Languages fluent in: English and Kiswahili
Sahara specialises in Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Kenya, with extensive experience across technology, media, and telecommunication matters; trademark management; data protection; and anti-counterfeit compliance. She has successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes, providing strategic advice and solutions to clients in these dynamic sectors. Additionally, Sahara is well-versed in data privacy laws and regulations, offering comprehensive compliance advice and support to both local and international clients. She has effectively assisted clients in combating counterfeit activities, safeguarding their brands and products through meticulous compliance strategies.
Experience
Sahara has advised:
- A leading multinational tech company in the ride-hailing and food delivery industry on data privacy matters and facilitated engagement with Kenyan regulators for information access.
- An international Fintech company on data privacy compliance for their products intended for the Kenyan market.
- Comprehensive data protection licensing and compliance advice along with regulatory engagement support to numerous local and international companies.
- Various companies with anti-counterfeit compliance in Kenya, offering regulatory engagement support and protecting their intellectual property rights through the registration and renewal of recordation certificates under Kenya’s new Recordation system.
- Local and international clients on data protection compliance requirements in Kenya, including data protection policy development, registration with the data protection regulator, and ongoing regulatory engagement.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Nairobi
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Kenya
INSIGHTS
Overview
Jurisdictions worked in: Kenya
Languages fluent in: English and Kiswahili
Sahara specialises in Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Kenya, with extensive experience across technology, media, and telecommunication matters; trademark management; data protection; and anti-counterfeit compliance. She has successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes, providing strategic advice and solutions to clients in these dynamic sectors. Additionally, Sahara is well-versed in data privacy laws and regulations, offering comprehensive compliance advice and support to both local and international clients. She has effectively assisted clients in combating counterfeit activities, safeguarding their brands and products through meticulous compliance strategies.
Experience
Sahara has advised:
- A leading multinational tech company in the ride-hailing and food delivery industry on data privacy matters and facilitated engagement with Kenyan regulators for information access.
- An international Fintech company on data privacy compliance for their products intended for the Kenyan market.
- Comprehensive data protection licensing and compliance advice along with regulatory engagement support to numerous local and international companies.
- Various companies with anti-counterfeit compliance in Kenya, offering regulatory engagement support and protecting their intellectual property rights through the registration and renewal of recordation certificates under Kenya’s new Recordation system.
- Local and international clients on data protection compliance requirements in Kenya, including data protection policy development, registration with the data protection regulator, and ongoing regulatory engagement.
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